Method of Treating Hemorrhoids

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the treatment of haemorrhoids and the use of said method for embolization and/or ablation of the underlying vein(s) that cause(s) haemorrhoids.

1 . A method for treating and/or preventing haemorrhoids comprising:
 embolizing and/or ablating at least one pelvic vein and/or at least one of its tributaries.   
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said vein is an internal iliac vein or a tributary thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said embolizing occludes, or blocks, said vein. 
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said embolizing and/or ablating involves the use of one of the following: laser or radiofrequency ablation; coil embolization; sclerotherapy; glue; clarivein MOCA; Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA); VNUS Closure® FAST™ or Venefit®; RFiTT®; EVRF®; steam vein sclerosis; and endovenous microwave ablation or any other device or substance used for embolizing, ablating or occluding blood vessels. 
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein said method further involves treatment or removal of the haemorrhoids. 
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 5 , wherein said treatment or removal of the haemorrhoids involves sclerotherapy of the haemorrhoid. 
     
     
         7 . The method according to  claim 6 , wherein said treatment or removal of the haemorrhoids is performed at the same time as said embolizing of said vein. 
     
     
         8 . The method according to  claim 5 , wherein said treatment or removal of the haemorrhoids is undertaken using any one or more methods selected from the group comprising: injection sclerotherapy; banding of the haemorrhoid; infra-red coagulation; radiofrequency ablation; cryotherapy; laser ablation of Haemorrhoidal artery; ultrasound ablation; haemorrhoidectomy; plication; Haemorrhoidal Artery ligation operation; and stapled haemorrhoidectomy. 
     
     
         9 . The method according to  claim 8 , wherein injection sclerotherapy is undertaken using oily phenol or foam sclerotherapy. 
     
     
         10 . The method according to  claim 8 , wherein Haemorrhoidal Artery ligation is undertaken using (HALO) Doppler Guided Haemorrhoidal Artery ligation. 
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 1 , wherein trans-jugular coil embolization of said pelvic vein is performed.